Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

DROVE ROAD, SO20 6AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVE ROAD, SO20 6AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

329

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 62,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO20 6AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SO20 6AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £610k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £610k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO20 6AB is a safe, established residential area on Drove Road, 0.4km from Chilbolton in Chilbolton. Administratively it sits within Harewood ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO20 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00117707 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO20 6AB. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 627,500

2 sales · Mean £ 627,500

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SO20 6AB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Abbots Mitre0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chilbolton Village Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Andover7.4 km
  • Whitchurch (Hants)11.7 km
  • Grateley12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Garston Mede0.2 km
  • Garston Mede0.2 km
  • Drove Raod0.2 km
  • Drove Road0.2 km
  • Branksome Avenue0.4 km